Florence, AZ Demographics

A map of Florence's Population by Race

Florence, Arizona has an estimated population of 25,570, a decrease from the 26,785 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.4% White, 31.4% Hispanic, 8.2% Black, 2.6% Native American/Other, 0.8% Multiracial, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Florence, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Florence has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Florence, that probability was 61.8% in 2020 and 57.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Florence is ranked the 38th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Florence was ranked the 37th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Florence's White Population

14,420 residents of Florence, or 56.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Florence is slightly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Florence ranks 250th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Florence's population has increased from 53.4% to 56.4%.

Florence is more White than neighboring Blackwater (1.9% White), Coolidge (35.8% White), and Sacaton Flats Village (0% White). Florence is less White than neighboring Cactus Forest (71.3% White), and San Tan Valley (60.9% White).

Florence's Black Population

2,096 residents of Florence, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Florence is slightly higher than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Florence ranks 6th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Black residents' share of Florence's population has increased from 7.4% to 8.2%.

Florence is more Black than neighboring Cactus Forest (0% Black), Blackwater (0% Black), Coolidge (6.4% Black), San Tan Valley (4.6% Black), and Sacaton Flats Village (0% Black).

Florence's Asian Population

135 residents of Florence, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Florence is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Florence ranks 131st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.0%. Asian residents' share of Florence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Florence is more Asian than neighboring Blackwater (0% Asian), Coolidge (0.4% Asian), and Sacaton Flats Village (0% Asian). Florence is less Asian than neighboring Cactus Forest (12.3% Asian), and San Tan Valley (2.1% Asian).

Florence's Hispanic Population

8,030 residents of Florence, or 31.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Florence is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Florence ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Florence's population has increased from 29.5% to 31.4%.

Florence is more Hispanic than neighboring Cactus Forest (15% Hispanic), San Tan Valley (26.3% Hispanic), and Sacaton Flats Village (15.1% Hispanic). Florence is less Hispanic than neighboring Blackwater (41.2% Hispanic), and Coolidge (48.6% Hispanic).

Florence's Native American/Other Population

675 residents of Florence, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Florence is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Florence ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Florence's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.6%.

Florence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cactus Forest (1.4% Native American/Other), and San Tan Valley (1.6% Native American/Other). Florence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Blackwater (52.6% Native American/Other), Coolidge (4.8% Native American/Other), and Sacaton Flats Village (62.6% Native American/Other).

Florence's Multiracial Population

214 residents of Florence, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Florence is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Florence ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 81.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Florence's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.8%.

Florence is more Multiracial than neighboring Cactus Forest (0% Multiracial). Florence is less Multiracial than neighboring Blackwater (4.3% Multiracial), Coolidge (3.9% Multiracial), San Tan Valley (4.5% Multiracial), and Sacaton Flats Village (22.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.